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Why is nothing easy
Right I feel a right thicky but can someone explain this to me PLEASE. Daughter starting uni first time september. Filled in student finance form for 2009/2010 sent p60 with application. Notification says tuition fees and maintenance loan all to be paid back. However I have just looked on the gov site entered in our…
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Applying for educational grants
Hello :) I'm applying for grants to help me through uni, as my medical condition makes it hard for me to work and I have no parental support. Does anyone have any idea on how to word the letter, what to say, etc? I found one charity who only accepted email applications, emailed Friday night and got an email this morning…
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Software Developer to Law
Hey All, I'm after a litte advice, I'm 25 and graduated 2 years ago with a Hons degree in Software Engineering (2:1) and currently work fulltime doing software and I know it's not for me. It's comfortable, relatively well paid work but I get no satisfaction from it and working in Law appeals to me (and my personality) a…
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Student loan for studying in USA - possible?
Hi, does anyone know if its possible to get a student loan if you are studying in another country? My stepson has been in the USA doing a college course for year whilst hoping to be spotted for a basketball scholarship. My husband and I are having to fund him (flights, food & general living expenses, accomodation, studying…
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Info about college for a mature student
Hi I'm a twenty year old man who wants to go back to college but still needs to pay rent. is there any financial help available if i go full time or would i have to go part time and get a part time job. any advice or help would be appreciated
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Claiming Independence
I live in Greater London and study in Central London. I have previously received very little help from student loans. I am unsure as to what the measure necessary are for claiming independence? although I live at home with my parents (as it'd cost way way more to live with friends, as much as I'm desperate to) I pay them…
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Are Student Finance England incompetent?
Applied online and everything seemed to be going well. Needed to chang my Uni choice so filled in the relevant form provided and also sent off with my evidence for childcare grant and parent learning allowance and over 2weeks later they supposedly still have not recieved any of this. Now they send me a final assement…
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Do students get punished for having a part time job when applying for sudent loans?
Im starting my degree this september and have just completed the online application for finance. Im 28 and live with my mum at the moment who is also a low income earner. Question is, do students only receive the full entitlement if they literally dont have any income? Is that how it works? I've got a part time reverse…
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Student and Paying Tax
Hi everyone Hope someone can clear this up as Im struggling to find the correct answers. Ive been running my own business for a few years but have decided to go back to Uni this september to study full time. I am going to carry on running the business part time as its flexible hours so can fit in around studying. My…
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What to do with student loan
My daughter has just finished the 2nd yr of her degree and has decided to bail out. She has a student debt of about £7500 and as she has a degree fund from the bank of mum and dad the loan can be paid off so she has a clean start. Her fund is currently in an ISA that I also plan to move to a higher interest bank. So should…
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Mature Student start Sept 09, have CCJ & Defaults
Hello, As above, I am a mature student with a conditional offer for uni in Sept - I'm really looking forward to starting a positive new chapter of my life after a miserable few years. I have had student finance approved and have been looking for a student bank account but I have a CCJ and defaults registered against me.…
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help supporting an application?
okay this may seem thick but im confused i have completed my online application and in the same section as applicants it gives a link for supporting applicany does this need completing as i dnt know my alias id or does the supporting applicant have to register seperatly but then it links into mine thanks
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student housing tips
hi all, i'm currently starting the hunt for a roof to put over my head when i start uni in september. this is my first time looking for a place of my own, and while i've got plenty of help from friends and family, i thought it might help me, and others, if other moneysavers have tips about looking for student house shares…
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returning to university and applying for finance
Hello, I'm returning to university in September to start a new degree after a bit of a false start a few years ago. I had some personal/family problems and eventually had to leave without finishing my course. It is one of my biggest regrets, and I'm happy now that I'm doing something to rectify it. Anyway... I applied for…
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Any help please????
My situation is that i've studied 2 years at HNC and HND level in acting and performance. I've now been accepted at the The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, a 3 year course. SAAS are saying that they will only pay from my second year onwards. I need to find a stupid amount of money too fund myself from the start of…
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Overseas student loan - volunteerng, not earning, didn't inform
Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle - I have a student loan of about £18,500 (!!!). I left uni last year and went straight over to Kenya, where I am now, to work as a volunteer running a lion conservation project. I get a stipend of $250 a month to cover expenses and have my food and accommodation free. I can get a…
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Please read this - how banks are acting!
I have just watched this show online http://bbc.co.uk/i/fvc73/ its absolutely ridiculous on how the banks are operating. i dont even know where to post this on the forums! i think it should be on every single board! Student A = £40,000!!! debt in one year through the banks errors! Student B = £3,500!!! debt in 24 HOURS…
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Is going to university moneysaving?
Is going to university moneysaving? I guess I mean in terms of value for money and time. Apart from having a fun time, making new friends etc, was this investment in studying really worth it? There are so many graduates now. Graduate debt is rising. If you don't get a 2:1 or above, has it been a waste of time or money? Was…
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NVQ teaching assistant courses
Hi All Does anyone know the best place to find a NVQ course for teaching assistants? The online courses range from £290 to £1,300. I would like to find a reasonably priced course but with a reputable company, and I don;t know where to start. I have googled NVQ for my local area but can't find any colleges doing the courses…
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Mature student
Hi Im currently working full time and earn about 17500 gross. Im looking to start a foundation degree in sept and Im 38, Im just wondering what financial help I will be entitled to, the course alone costs about 1200 per year. Im also wondering whether to go working part time, although that would depend on what help im…
